Kabuto Japan RT33 User manual

Instruction Manual
Manuel d’utilisation / Gebrauchsanweisung
Manuale d’istruzioni Indice / Manual de instrucciones
Handleiding / Bruksanvisning
Instrukcja obsługi / Instruktionsmanual
Εγχειρίδιο χρήσης / Manual de instruções
Käyttöopas / 日本語

BEFORE USE
PRIOR TO USE, READ THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND KEEP THIS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Instruction Manual

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RT33 Instruction Manual / Table of Contents••••••P-1
Helmet Description••••••P-2
Instruction Manual / Table of Contents
For Safe and Comfortable Use
Chinstraps
Air-Conditioning Function of Ventilations
Shield
Notes Before Use ••••• P-3
1Remove/Replace Chinstrap covers ••••• P-5
2Fastening Chinstraps ••••• P-6
3Open/Close Chin Ventilation ••••• P-6
4“Ventilation System” and “Wake Stabilizer PATENTED” ••••• P-7
5Open/Close Head Ventilation and Rear Ventilation ••••• P-8
aa Remove/Replace Cheek Pads ••••• P-19
a s Remove/Replace Inner Pad ••••• P-20
NOTE Exchangeable Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers ••••• P-21
IMPORTANT
Cleaning of Inner Pad, Cheek Pads and Chinstrap covers ••••• P-21
ad Remove/Replace Wind Shutter-2 ••••• P-22
af Remove/Replace Breath Guard-5 ••••• P-23
Contact for inquiries and request for repair ••••• P-24
• RT-33 Parts List and Table for Replacement ••••• P-25
6Single Action Shield System PATENTED” ••••• P-9
7Remove/Replace of Shield Ratchets ••••• P-11
8Shield Post-3 ••••• P-13
9Pinlock®Original Insert Lens ••••• P-14
a0 Replace Shield-3 (Optional Parts) ••••• P-17
IMPORTANT
To Avoid Pinlock® Pin from Turning Together With Shield Post-3 ••••• P-18
Interior (Inner Pad and Cheek Pads)
Wind Shutter / Breath Guard
Inquiries / Parts List
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Head ventilation
Chin ventilation
(outside) Shield Post -3
(inside) Pins for Pinlock® Original Insert Lens (eccentric pins)
Shield Ratchet
Shield
Breath Guard-5
Rear ventilation
Integrated
Wake Stabilizer
(PATENTED)
Shell
Helmet Interiors
• Chinstraps
• Cheek Pads
• Inner Pad
• Chinstrap Covers
• Wind Shutter-2(packaged in)
Helmet Description
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Select the proper size!
NOTES BEFORE USE
Fasten the chinstraps before riding
Never use the helmet once impacted
Never modify the helmet
Helmet care and cleaning
Thank you very much for purchasing a Kabuto helmet.
This Instruction Manual describes proper handling, various functions
and remove/replace each part of this helmet. Please read this Instruction
Manual thoroughly prior to use. After reading this, keep the Manual for
future reference. The helmet is just one element of protection, it is intended
to minimize the risk in the event of an accident. It cannot ensure complete
safety. Use this helmet properly based on this understanding.
Please understand and follow the instructions and information in this
Instruction Manual to enjoy your safe ride.
It is very dangerous to wear too large sized helmet. This may wobble while riding. If you
wear a too small size helmet, it tightens up and hurts your head. Thus, it is important to
select the proper size.
In order to fully maintain the performance of this helmet, do not attempt to take apart or
change the helmet in any manner such as making holes in it, cutting it, scraping off the
protective liner, or modifying the straps.
The helmet is designed to be retained by straps under the chin. In order to assure
proper protection, the helmet should t your head. When worn, adjust it to rest properly
on the head, securely fasten the chinstraps to ensure safety. The chinstraps prevent the
helmet from coming off in most cases.
Liners are essential for the intended performance of the helmet. This helmet has
been designed to absorb the impact energy when components as shell and liners are
partially destroyed by an impact. Even if visually no damage is apparent, it could be
seriously damaged by a small impact. Regardless of the degree of damage, the helmet
that underwent an impact or was abused even only once should not be used anymore.
Always handle the helmet with care and make sure that no one sits on it or drops it.
Clean the helmet with soft cloth, using common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear
water. The cloth should not be soaking wet. Then wipe the helmet gently with a clean wet
soft cloth and leave it to dry completely, but not in direct sunlight. With regard to helmets
with removable interiors, carefully read the instruction manual for that model before
attempting to remove the interiors and carry out cleaning according to the explanation
provided. To clean the helmet, do not use saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).
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Do not paint or apply solvent
Handle your helmet with care
The storage of the helmet
Shield care and cleaning
Cautions for shield
Notes for use of full-face helmet
Any paint, glue, adhesive stickers, etc. (or the use of detergents and solvents other than
those prescribed) may not only reduce the original protective performance of the helmet
considerably, but may also cause damage to the helmet that cannot be detected by the
naked eye.
Do not toss your helmet over a oor or sit on it. The helmet absorbs an impact every
time it is handled roughly and its impact-absorbing capacity will be decreased. Handle
your helmet with care to assure its full intended function in the event of an accident. Do
not use your helmet for any purpose other than to use for protecting your head while
riding.
After using the helmet, stow it away in the helmet bag and store on a level place such
as a shelf; the helmet may be damaged if it rolls around or falls down. Do not leave the
helmet in direct heat above 50ºC e.g. next to a heater or under direct sunlight in a car.
After using your helmet, with a wet soft cloth, lightly wipe off any grime (e.g. dead
insects, dirt, sand, dust, etc.) on the shield and then fully wipe it clean using a dry soft
cloth. When the shield gets wet (e.g. rainwater), it should always be wiped with a soft
cloth after use. When cleaning the shield, never use any petroleum-based solvents or
detergents containing abrasives. Contact with petroleum products and other solvents
may impair the optical properties and reduce the mechanical strength. To clean the
shield, apply some common ph-neutral detergent diluted with clear water using a soft
cloth and wipe gently. Finally, wipe it dry with a lint-free soft cloth. To clean the shield,
do not use saline water or hot water (above 50ºC).
If the visor is marked “Day Time Use Only”, visibility is limited to daylight conditions and
it is not suitable for use at night. Tinted lenses are not suitable for use at night. A visor
and goggles with scratches lowers the visibility and this is very dangerous. Such visors
should never be used at night and should be replaced. Contact with petroleum products
and other solvents may impair the optical properties and weaken the strength of the
visor. Never try to open and close nor remove the visor while riding.
When you wear a full-face helmet, the temperature in the helmet is maintained nearly
constant during riding but the surroundings are constantly changing since you are
moving at a high speed. For this reason, in case of sudden rain, immediately after
entering a tunnel or in a place with a large height difference, the shied can be fogged
suddenly because of the difference in temperature in-and-outside the helmet. In case
such a risk is expected, please use caution with adjusting the shield or slowing down
your speed in advance.
Never open and close the shield nor adjust the ventilation shutter while riding since it is
very dangerous. Adjust the shield before riding.
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When the chinstrap covers of RT-33 helmet become dirty, they may be washed
after detaching them from the chinstraps.
-DETACHING-
1. Undo the snap at the end of each chinstrap.
2. Pull the chinstrap cover from the chinstrap to detach it.
-ATTACHING-
1. In the reverse order of detaching (pay attention to the direction of the chinstrap
cover), let the chinstrap go through from the upper portion of the chinstrap cover.
2. Finally, fasten the snap.
Fastening Chinstraps
1
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Normal condition
Normal condition
Snap Snap
Snap
Chinstrap
Chinstrap
cover
CAUTION!
• When washing the chinstrap covers, put them into a washing net or a similar
item to prevent bres from being damaged by a washing machine.
• If fastening the chinstrap cover in the reverse direction, the D ring will be hidden,
therefore, pay attention to its direction when attaching it.
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2
3
Fastening Chinstraps
Open/Close of Chin Ventilation
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1. Let the strap go through the D-ring,
and pull the strap to the direction of the
arrow to fasten it.
2. Fasten the snaps to prevent looseness
in the chinstrap.
Slide the shutter downwards to take in air.
Slide the shutter upwards to shut off air
intake.
D-ring
Snap
Shutter
Air-duct
Downwards
Chin Ventiration
Upwards
Chinstrap
Be sure to fasten the chinstrap
securely.
Otherwise, in case of falling down or
an accident while riding, the helmet
may drop off, and may cause serious
injuries.
Never operate the shutter while riding because it is very dangerous.
Operate the shutter before riding.
WARNING!
WARNING!
To open
To open
To close
To Close
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Head Ventilation Rear Ventilation
Ventilation System:
The ventilation system effectively takes
outer air in and pushes the inner humid
air out by the air pressure from the
front while riding.The ventilations are
equipped with a shutter which prevents
cold air and water drops from coming
into your helmet.
Integrated Wake Stabilizer PATENTED:
The Wake StabilizerPATENTED, Kabuto’s
unique system, is developed by analyzing
the results of wind tunnel experiments
at several angles. This unique system
controls the airow around the helmet and
reduces loads while riding.
– RT-33 Ventilation system –
Liner Rear Ventilation
Outer air
humid air
Shell
Head Ventilation
Outer air
Shell Liner
Humid air inside helmet
Wake Stabilizer PATENTED
4
“Ventilation System” and “Wake Stabilizer PATENTED ”
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Liner

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5
Open/Close Head Ventilation and Rear Ventilation
Rear Ventilation
Head Ventilation
– Open/Close Head Ventilation –
Please read the “WARNING” on the next page.
– Open/Close Rear Ventilation –
Slide the shutter backwards to introduce
air from the outside.
Slide the shutter backwards to discharge
the inside humid air forcibly.
Slide the shutter forwards to stop forcing
out the inside stuffy air.
Slide the shutter forwards to shut off air
from the outside.
To Open
To Open
To Open
To Open
To Close
To Close
To Close
To Close
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
Air-duct
Air-duct
Slide the shutter
backwards
Slide the shutter
backwards
Slide the shutter backwards
Slide the shutter forwards
CAUTION!
Do not put strong pressure on the ventilations.
Make sure to treat them with care.
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•Operating the shutter while riding is very dangerous. Never operate the shutter
while riding. Operate it before riding.
•The air-ducts (air intakes and discharge holes) of the ventilations are designed
in the proper sizes and quantities considered a large impact in the event of
accidents and falling down. Customizing by enlarging or making more air-ducts
would reduce the safety performances signicantly and can cause serious injuries
in case of an accident. Never customize your helmet.
WARNING!
6Single Action Shield System PATENTED
The “Single Action Shield System PATENTED” is the shield replacement system developed
by Kabuto. The system allows quick shield replacement for riding and racing
conditions and easy maintenance.
– How to remove the shield –
1. Move the shield up (Fig.1). (Move it up as far
as it goes.)
2. As shown in Fig. 2, pull the shield in the
direction of the arrow while pressing down
the release button on the shield. One side of
the shield is completely removed.
*The shield can be removed easily by pulling
it along the angle of the end of release
button.
3. Repeat the same procedure for removing
the other side of the shield. Then the entire
shield can be completely removed.
Shield
*Move the shield up to the highest
position.
Release Button
Release Button
Fig.1
Fig.2
Pressing down the
button
Release button end
Pull it towards the
angle of button end
CAUTION!
•The shield is so constructed that it cannot
be removed unless it is moved up to the
highest position.
•Do not pull or twist the shield by force to
remove it. Such action may damage the
shield and ratchet system.
•Handle the removed shield with care in
order not to damage it.
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– How to attach the shield –
  
A

WARNING!
CAUTION!
•Do not push or twist the shield by force when installing it. Such action may
damage the shield and ratchet system.
•After installation, be sure to pull it lightly towards the removing direction to make
sure that it is securely installed.
•After the installation of the shield is completed, open and close the shield three to
four times to make sure that the shield works properly.
•After the installation of the shield has been done, make sure that the shield
is securely installed and that it is properly opened and closed before riding.
If the shield does not work properly, or is installed insecurely, it may cause
a failure in opening and closing the shield or lead to the removal of the
shield while riding, thereby causing a great risk. If the opening and closing
operations are not properly performed or abnormal noise is heard during
these operations, check the steps in the installation procedure and repeat the
installation procedure from the start.
•The shield is a consumable item. If the shield surface is damaged by a bug,
stone, etc., it may hinder the vision, thereby causing a great risk. If the shield
gets extremely dirty or scratched, replace it with a new one.
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Release Button
Hook on shield
mechanism
Shield
Hook on shield
mechanism
Cover the Shield
Ratchet
First, stop at this
position
Hook of Shield
Ratchet
Then
insert the
shield in the
direction of
the arrow as
far as it goes
Shield Ratchet
Same angle
Shield
1. As shown in and , align the angles of
the shield release button and the part Aon
the Shield Ratchet, and set the mechanical
part of the shield on the ratchet as shown in
.
2. Insert the shield in the direction of the arrow
as far as it goes, then the shield can be
attached. Follow the same procedure to
attach the shield on the other side.
(The installation of the shield is complete).
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A
Hook of Shield
Ratchet

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7Remove/Replace of shield Ratchets
The “Shield Ratchet” is a part to control the open/close the shield and the function of
the “Single Action Shield System PATENTED”.
When the shield is completely removed in the procedure mentioned in 6“Single
Action Shield System PATENTED”, the Shield Ratchet appears.
1. First, check the side of the
Shield Ratchet as shown in
Fig.1.
– How to remove the Shield Ratchet –
– How to install the Shield Ratchet –
Turn the Shield Ratchet Screws on
the Shield Ratchet counterclockwise
using a proper sized screwdriver
until the screws are removed. Then,
the shield ratchet can be removed.
Follow the same procedure to
remove the Shield Ratchet on the
other side.
Shield Ratchet Screw
Shield Ratchet
Proper sized
screwdriver
CAUTION!
•Use the proper sized screwdriver to remove the Shield Ratchet Screws. Turn
the screw by applying the screwdriver vertically to the screw. If the improper
sized screwdriver is used or the screw is turned diagonally, the threads may be
stripped.
•Do not lose the removed screws.
Fig.1
Shield Ratchet
Right Left
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Screw-inserting
hole
Screw-inserting
hole
Helmet
Fig.2 Fig.3
2.Place the Shield Ratchet in the hollow
space on the side of the helmet and
align the mounting holes on the shield
ratchet with the mounting holes on the
helmet (Fig. 2).
3.Fasten both Shield Ratchet Screws
clockwise securely. Repeat the
same procedure on the other Shield
Ratchet. Then the Shield Ratchets are
installed (Fig. 3).
CAUTION!
•Do not fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws too tight.Too much tightening of the
screws may damage screws and other parts.
•Fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws by applying the screwdriver vertically to the
screws. If the screws are fastened by applying a screwdriver diagonally, the
threads may be stripped.
•The Shield Ratchet is an important part for open/close the shield. Install the
Shield Ratchet securely. After the installation is completed, check to see that the
shield can be closed to the lowest position and opened and closed correctly.
•Check and fasten the Shield Ratchet Screws regularly. Riding with the loosened
Shield Ratchet Screws is very dangerous as the shield may be removed while
riding.
WARNING!
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Shield Ratchet
Shield Ratchet Screw

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8Shield Post-3
RT-33 adopts the shield with Shield Post-3 which enables to use both Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens inside and Replace Shield-3 on outside.
•Please read “ 9 Pinlock®” Original Insert Lens" for attaching Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens.
•Please read “ 10 Replace Shield-3” for attaching Replace Shield-3.
Shield
Pinlock® Pin
Attachment
screw
Shield Post-3
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<Shield Post-3>

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Pinlock®Original Insert Lens
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens has international patent protection and
is a registered brand name of Pinlock systems B.V. Further patents
have been applied for.
[Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
[How to Fit the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens prevents the shield from fogging caused by thermal
changes in winter or rainy weather etc.
Maintaining the proper space between the shield and the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens
provides clear vision by balancing the inner and outer temperature.
1. Apply the silicon seal side of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens on inside the shield,
without peeling off the protective lm on the lens. At the time, apply the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens on inside the shield by clicking it into the eccentric pins. (Fig
1 and 2)
2.
Flex the shield carefully until the shield becomes at .Then, click the other side of the Pinlock® Original Insert
Lens into the eccentric pins and then allow the shield to return carefully to its original curved shape. Make
sure the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens to be t inside the chase (Fig. 3,4 and 5). (Follow 3 on next page)
Section view:
Protective lm
Inside the shield
Shield
Silicon seal
Pinlock®Original
Insert Lens
*Flex the shield when the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens into the eccentric
pins.
Silicon seal
Fig.1
Fig.3 Fig.4
Fig.2
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3. Make sure if the overall silicon seal of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens is
attached rmly to the shield by mounting the shield on the helmet. If there is any
space between them, refer to “How to Adjust Pinlock®Original Insert Lens after
Attachment” and adjust the lens.
4. Peel off the protective lm on the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
1. Remove the shield from the helmet.
2. Remove the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens from
the eccentric pins with exing the shield. (Fig.6)
* Please read carefully the “CAUTION” and the “CAUTION *Pinlock® Original Insert Lens”.
Adjust the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens if there
is any space between the lens and the shield.
1. Remove the shield from the helmet and
detach the Pinlock® Original Insert lens from
the shield.
2. Adjust the eccentric pins by turning them with
a tool. (Fig. 7)
3. Fit the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens back on
the shield. Make sure the Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens and the shield do not have any
space in-between after attaching the shield on
the helmet. If there is any space please follow
the same steps again.
*Please mount the shield on the helmet when checking if the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is attached rmly to
the shield. Otherwise, the shield might be spread out by the pressure from the lens and it cannot be assured if
the lens has attached on the shield rmly.
[How to Remove Pinlock®Original Insert Lens]
[How to Adjust Pinlock®Original Insert
Lens after Attachment]
Section view
of shield: Protective lm
Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens
Silicon seal
Silicon seal
Shield
Eccentric pin Eccentric pin
CORRECT WRONG
Shield
Face the eccentric pins inwards
Face the eccentric pins outwards
Pinlock® Original Insert Lens will be loose.
Pinlock® Original Insert Lens will be pushed out and there would not be
any space between the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens and the shield.
Eccentric pins
*with no space
Make sure the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens to
be t inside the chase.
Facing the eccentric
pins inwards
Facing the eccentric
pins outwards
Loosening the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens
Pinlock®Original Insert Lens is pushed out
and will be in close contact with the shield.
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Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
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•Flex the shield properly when tting the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens. Otherwise,
eccentric pins may be damaged.
•Clean the inside of the shield before applying the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
Pay attention not to touch the anti-fogging part of the silicon seal on the Pinlock®
Original Insert Lens.
•Do not use any petroleum products, thinner, glass cleaner, etc. It will degrade the
material of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
•Do not leave the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens where the temperature may surpass
50ºC or near a heater, neither use a drier nor re for drying. Heat may degrade the
material of the Pinlock®Original Insert Lens.
•Pinlock® Original Insert Lens is only for exclusive visors.
•If rain or water drops come in the space between the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens
and the shield, please detach the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens from the shield
and dry them out. Then, reattach the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens on the shield.
•Please remove the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens at times for maintenance.
Otherwise the silicon seal of the lens would adhere to the shield.
•Do not use any shields or pins other than exclusive ones for the Pinlock® Original
Insert Lens.
•Please be informed that if you are riding with the ventilations closed or using the
Wind Shutter, may cause the Pinlock® Original Insert Lens to become fogged.
•Please replace Pinlock® Original Insert Lens if the anti-fog performance decreases
and/or being scratched.
•Silicon seal may come into view depending on the riding position.
CAUTION!
CAUTION *Pinlock® Original Insert Lens
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Replace Shield-3 (Optional Parts)
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RT-33 adopts Shield Post-3 which enables you to use a disposable tear-off lm
“Replace Shield-3”(Optional Parts), useful on racing and touring. This Shield Post-3 is
eccentric, the axis of which is not in the center, and by turning this Shield Post-3, the
Replace Shield-3 will be in close contact to a shield.
– How to Attach Replace Shield-3 –
Before attaching the Replace Shield-3, loosen a Shield Post-3. After attached the
Replace Shield-3, tighten the attachment screw properly*.
*”Properly” is about the tightness you cannot rotate the post with your nger but with
a coin.
1.Turn both of the
Shield Post-3 on the
shield inward and
shorten the distance
between the posts.
(Fig.1)
2.Peel off the protect
lm on the Replace
Shield-3. (Fig.2)
3.Attach the Replace
Shield-3 as Fig.3,
then turn posts
outward little by little
with a coin so that
the Replace Shield-3
will be tighten and in
a close contact with
the shield. Then, with ngers, turn both the Shield Post-3 at the same time.
If the Shield Post-3 do not turn no more by ngers, attachment completed.
Shield Post-3
Replace Shield-3 (Optional parts)
Replace Shield-3 (Optional parts)
*Please read Caution and Warning on the next page.
Peel off the protect lm.
Turn inward
Turn
outward Turn outward
Axis of the Post
Axis of the Post Axis of the Post
Axis of the Post
Turn inward
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
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CAUTION!
By colours on the Replace Shield-3, interference colours might be visible when in
close contact with a shield. If this causes uncomfortable vision, try other colours
or stop using the Replace Shield-3.
When attaching Replace Shield-3, you might nd the Shield
Post-3 and Pinlock® pin
turns at a time.
In that case, to turn them
discretely, use 5mm tool
to hold the Pinlock® pin
and turn the attachment
screw to tighten properly*.
•Peel off the protect lm on the Replace Shield-3 before use. Using with leaving
the protect lm on the Replace Shield-3 reduces your visibility and it is very
dangerous.
•Make sure the Replace Shield-3 is in close contact with the shield by checking
turning the posts by nger and conrm the post does not turn. Using the Replace
Shield-3 with a loose t on the shield is very dangerous. It will make the Replace
Shield-3 moves on the shield by wind pressure, and causes to reduce visibility
and to scratch the shield.
•Do not use the Replace Shield-3 in the rain. It will cause the rain drop coming
in between the Replace Shield-3 and the shield, and reduces visibility. It is very
dangerous.
•Do not use the Replace Shield-3 once adhered the insects, sand, dust and etc.
Replace with a new Replace Shield-3.
Make sure to check up and maintain the attachment
screws periodically.
Attachment screws on Shield Post-3 and Shield Lock may
be loose in use by vibration of riding motorcycle. Using with
loosen screw is dangerous as those parts will be falling off
or ying apart. Please make sure to check up and maintain
the attachment screws to be tighten periodically.
WARNING!
To Avoid Pinlock® Pin from Turning Together With Shield Post-3
IMPORTANT
Outer side of the shield (Shield Post-3) Inner side of the shield (Pinlock® pin)
Proper
sized
screw
Shield Post-3
attachment screw
Shield Lock
attachment
screw (inside)
Shield Post-3
Pinlock® pin
Proper sized tool
*Please refer 10 Replace
Shield-3 to adjust the Replace
Shield-3 tightness.
CAUTION!
Do not tighten the screw forcibly.
It will break the parts and shield.
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